Pakistan Arrests 372 Foreigners in Islamabad's Sparco Plaza Raid
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On August 12, Pakistani authorities conducted a joint operation at Sparco Plaza in Islamabad, arresting 372 foreign nationals in two separate cases. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested 258 individuals for violating visa rules by operating call centers, while the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested 114 individuals for running an online dating scam ring and blackmailing victims. All suspects were detained at the plaza, which was designated as a temporary detention center. Further investigation led to additional charges against 138 individuals. A video conference court hearing granted a 14-day judicial remand for all suspects. The Ministry of Interior plans to deport 284 suspects involved in visa violations.
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